Configuration File Management - NETGEAR WN802T Reference Manual

NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual
6. The WN802T v2 will check if the file is valid and load it in to the firmware. Once the file has
been loaded the AP reboots.
Warning: When uploading firmware to the WN802T v2, it is important not to
In some cases, it may be necessary to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

You can back up your configuration settings of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point and
restore the factory default settings. Once you have your wireless access point working properly,
backing up the configured settings would be prudent should you have to perform a factory reset.
When you backup the settings, they are saved as a file on your computer that you can access to
restore the wireless access point's configured settings.
To backup settings:
1. From the main menu of the browser interface, select Maintenance > Upgrade. Select Backup
Settings from the side menu. The Backup Settings screen displays:
Figure 4-3 Backup configuration settings
2. Click BACKUP to select the backup option and save your configuration settings.
• If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate
where you want to save the file, rename it if you like, and click BACKUP.
• If you have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, the file will be
automatically saved to the download location
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interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or
loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail,
corrupt the software, and render the WN802T v2 inoperable.
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Management